Falcata-class destroyer: Difference between revisions

The ''Falcata''-class was born from the Sicoris program, a research and development initiative launched in 1994 by the [[Imperial Naval Fleet]] under the Military Development Grants Program (PSB). The goal of the Sicoris program was to design the next generation of land attack ships for the Caphirian navy, focusing on enhancing stealth capabilities, firepower, and operational flexibility. Part of this was due to Caphiria's navy being outdated compared to the rest of the military, and part was due to [[Levantine Creep]]. Out of 20,000 submissions from competing firms, only five designers were awarded the $25 million Exploratory PSB grant to develop their concepts further. Among the five finalists, designer Pario Adarcona's "tumblehome" design stood out due to its revolutionary approach to minimizing radar cross-section (RCS) and optimizing seakeeping performance. Adarcona's design, which featured a wave-piercing tumblehome hull form and a displacement of around 19,000 tons, was approved after rigorous testing and evaluation. The Navy issued a contract for the construction of the prototype, ''CNS Ardecello'', named after the esteemed Admiral Viacolo Ardecello. Throughout the late 1990s, the prototype underwent extensive sea trials, testing its stealth capabilities, propulsion systems, and integrated combat systems. These trials confirmed the ''Falcata''-class's superior performance in stealth and multi-mission versatility, leading to the approval of the class for full-scale production in 2001.